Tag: innovation

Open source research institute launches in Canberra

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The ACT government will provide half a million dollars over two years to support a new innovation hub focused on furthering research into open source technologies at the University...

Australian dual-use tech must serve global market: Industry

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Local companies have called on the federal government to aggressively support local dual-use technology exports to reach an internationally competitive scale, as a pathway to developing Defence capability. The...

ASCA eyes sovereign drones for first innovation challenge

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Defence’s Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator is seeking information on Australian sovereign uncrewed aerial system and trusted autonomy capability, as it begins industry engagement for its first innovation challenge. Through...

Victoria eyes Israeli health innovation hub

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The Victorian government is among a consortium of partners collaborating with Israel’s leading medical research center on establishing a new digital health innovation centre in the state. Sheba Medical...

WA names finalists for $5m medtech challenge

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The Western Australian government has named the 10 finalists that will compete in a $5 million digital health challenge that attracted almost 100 submissions from across the world. Jointly...

Fintechs urge ‘swift action’ on payment system reforms

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Local fintechs have welcomed proposed reforms to Australia’s payments “outdated” system, but say swift action is needed to fix regulations that are up to a decade behind those in global...